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| husk·y [ húskee ] (comparative husk·i·er, superlative husk·i·est) |
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1. burly and compact in physique: having a solid, burly, compact physique
  a husky boy
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2. throaty: hoarse and dry, either naturally or as a result of illness or emotion
a husky voice
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3. relating to husks: relating to, containing, or resembling husks
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| [Mid-16th century. <husk] |
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| husk·i·ly adverb |
| husk·i·ness noun |
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